Two Virginia Men Sentenced in Kidnapping Case
Harley O. Curry Jr and William Craft were sentenced to 18 years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to kidnapping George N. Davis of Lewisburg West Virginia with intent to extort money. A federal detainer for kidnapping and a West Virginia detainer for robbery with a deadly weapon were filed.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Harley O. Curry, Jr
William Craft
George N. Davis
Lewisburg
W. Va
State
Curry
John L. Ingram
Hastings
Craft
West Virginia
Davis
Hoover Policies Blamed For Slump By Democrats
Senator Glass charged that Hoover’s inflationary proposals would have rocked banking and tempting foreign raids on gold if enacted. He criticized gold standard claims, cited Treasury note sales, and urged election of Franklin D Roosevelt to the presidency.
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Washington
Glass
Virginia
Hoover
Democratic National Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate Banking Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Europe
Roosevelt Prepares Final Bid With New York Speeches
Governor Roosevelt gears up for a concluding presidential push with weekend speeches in New York City. He returns to Albany after a three day trip through six New England states and says all New England will vote Democratic. He plans rallies at the Metropolitan Opera House Brooklyn Academy of Music and Madison Square Garden after an over 17 000 mile campaign since July.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
New York City
New England
Massachusetts
New York State
Metropolitan Opera House
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Madison Square Gardens
New York
Chicago
Red Cross work praised by Dr. McFaden before Lions Club
In Winchester and Frederick County a Lions Club gathering at the George Washington Hotel heard Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden praise the American Red Cross, detailing its impact and urging public support. George F. Miller discussed the Save a Life Campaign and motor vehicle safety, while Wilmer F. Shryock noted automobile insurance requirements in 22 states. Andrew Elam led the membership committee as Hoye Riley presided.
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American Red Cross
Winchester
Frederick County
Lions’ Club
F. T. McFaden
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Wilmer F. Shryock
George Washington Hotel
Andrew Elam
Hoye Riley
Help Wanted at Pure Food Store National Fruit Product
Classified notice seeks men and women for positions at Pure Food Store and National Fruit Product. Details mention new packing and fillet salt mackerel operations. No list of requirements provided.
Annual Red Cross report details work for Winchester area
The Winchester and Frederick County Chapter of the American Red Cross for the year ending September 30 reports relief to 352 needy families and 95 troubled children aided. It also notes 284 transient cases, 65 domestic relations cases, $1571 alimony collected, a dental clinic funded with half Red Cross support, and aid to 240 ex service men. Production includes 1459 garments and large food prep efforts. Junior Red Cross bands 58 groups, with 72 jars of produce and 100 Perry Point patients aided. First aid classes issued 40 certificates, 240 lifeguards trained, total 1101 cases, 708 visits, 5876 office interviews.
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Red Cross
Dental Association
Winchester
Frederick County
Handley School
Perry Point Veterans Hospital
Boy Scouts
Dispute Over Tags Threatens Pennsylvania Produce Trade
Pennsylvania produce trucks faced delays as New Jersey and Maryland joined a tag dispute. More than 200 Pennsylvania trucks were turned back at the Delaware River bridges, with perishable goods such as vegetables fruit and milk at risk. Passages opened only to those applying for New Jersey tags, while many refused.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Camden
Delaware River Bridge
New Jersey
New York
Delaware River
Yardley
Bristol
Delaware
Chester
Maryland
Noted Theatre Booking Agent Dies Suddenly
William Morris a leading figure in American theatre and philanthropist died today at 73 of a heart attack while playing pinochle at the Frairs Club. He headed the William Morris enterprise a major theatrical booking and casting agency. He introduced Harry Lauder and managed Maurice Chevalier Paul Whitman and Tom Mix. His widow and two children survived.
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Associated Press
New York
William Morris
Frairs Club
William Morris Enterprise
Harry Lauder
Maurice Chevalier
Paul Whitman
Tom Mix
R. C. Captains To Meet Tonight
A meeting of Red Cross team captains will be held at the George Washington Hotel at 9 o'clock this evening. The gathering is for captains only.
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Red Cross
George Washington Hotel
Friendship Fire Co. Meeting Notice
All members of the Friendship Fire Co. are requested to attend the regular meeting on Thursday November 3 at 8 oclock. G R Haines secretary.
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The
Friendship Fire Co
G. R. Haines
Secty
Store Closed Thursday and Friday for Stock Arranging
Clothing firm announces temporary closure for stock work. Store will reopen Saturday with operations resuming as usual.
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Peo Clothing CO
Eye strain symptoms prompt investigation costs
A brief notice from Hodgson and Brown urges readers to investigate eye strain symptoms such as headaches blurred vision dizziness and nervousness. The ad implies no cost to start inquiry and points to potential eye care services.
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Hodgson & Brown
Rouss Fire Co Plans First-Aid Course Meeting
All members interested in taking a first-aid course report at the hall Thursday November 3 at 8 p m. Committee notes prepare and coordinate session details for firefighters and volunteers.
Ruby Jackson at George Washington Gift Shop
Ruby Jackson shows at the George Washington Gift Shop in Hagerstown Maryland on Thursday November 3 featuring winter coats suits Golflex dresses and ensembles for all occasions with special fittings in artist model corselettes.
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Ruby Jackson
Hagerstown
George Washington
Philco Jr Radio Promises Returns Nightly Sale
An old ad teases state by state returns for a presidential race with excitement as the 8th approaches. The Philco Jr Radio is promoted at 18 75 dollars with features like a dynamo speaker and illuminated dial, offered by Miller and Anderson at 11 1 1p 41.
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Philco Jr
Philco
Miller & Anderson
Opportunity to Help Needy Red Cross Welfare Campaign
A Satur day Evening Post call to action urges readers to support welfare funds. A drawing of a hungry child accompanies Newton Baker’s appeal to donate through welfare organizations. Red Cross roll call begins November 7 with a goal to raise sufficient funds and prevent another harsh winter.
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Saturday Evening Post
Newton Baker
Red Cross
Apple contest at Wenders Store offers many prizes
Winchester residents and nearby growers may enter apples grown in the Shenandoah Valley for a contest at Wender's Store 6 North Loudoun Street. A $5 gold prize goes to the largest apple, plus 25 additional prizes for the next largest. Entries are welcome this week. apples must be Shenandoah Valley grown.
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Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Wender
North
Loudoun Street
Virginia
Truck Owner Claims Vehicle Was On Right Side After Upperville Crash
Frank Micciche, owner of the truck involved in a late Monday night crash near Upperville, says his rig was on the right side toward Washington with proper lights. The collision killed Francis Murphy and injured Albert McDonald. driver Robert Weill and passenger Earl Spiker were with Micciche. He says the truck had been inspected the day before and was in good condition and not responsible.
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Frank Micciche
Upperville
Francis Murphy
Albert McDonald
Washington
Robert Weill
Earl Spiker
Micciche
Civic League To Meet On Friday
The regular monthly Civic League meeting is set for Friday at 3 30 PM at Handley Library. Members are urged to attend and participate in the community discussion.
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Civic League
The
Handley Library
Wanted Truck to Haul Ladies to Inwood Plant
Classified notice seeking a daytime trucking job to transport women from Winchester to Inwood Canning Plant with return trips at night. Driver needed for daytime duties and evening returns.
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Winchester
Inwood
Unusual Insurance Case Settled Out of Court
The estate of Philip Edward Campbell, a Kernstown farmer, will receive several thousand dollars from life insurance policies with accidental death benefits. Doctors concluded Campbell died accidentally from an anaesthetic during surgery at Winchester Memorial Hospital, an extremely rare outcome.
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Winchester
Philip Edward Campbell
Frederick County
Kernstown
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Campbell
Mr. Campbell
ABC Of Safety Rules From Early Traffic Drive
The list emphasizes cautious driving with ten rules including slow passing by children near corners, stopping at railroad crossings, signaling at intersections and turns, using chains on wet pavement, reducing headlight glare, keeping brakes in good order, never leaving a vehicle unattended, ensuring quick stopping control, and staying to the right while obeying traffic laws. The motto Safety First Pays closes the note.
Squaring It With the Boss Comedy at Market Street Church
Epworth League presents a humorous skit Squaring It With the Boss at Market Street M E Church on Thursday November 3 at 8 p m. Admission 10 to 25 cents. Proceeds support church activities.
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Epworth League
Market Street
M. E. Church
Brooks Pharmacy ad and truck bargain notice
Desirable merchandise at low prices shown by Moling and Catherine. Special truck bargain features a 1931 Ford truck with closed cab long wheel base dual wheels stake body. Bickers Motor Co.
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Moling & Cather
Bickers Motor CO
Death summons Mrs Haymaker at son’s home in White Post
Mrs Rebecca Gemmill Haymaker 84 widow of Samuel Haymaker died at her son L S Haymaker’s home in Clarke county White Post after a long illness. She was a Baltimore native and widow of a Civil War veteran. She is survived by two sons two sisters and a half brother. Funeral Friday at Macedonia Southern Methodist Church with burial beside the family lot.
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Rebecca Gemmill Haymaker
Samuel Haymaker
Haymaker
White Post
Clarke County
Mrs. Haymaker
Baltimore
Walter
Sarah Gemmill
James M. Haymaker
Winchester
Macedonia Southern Methodist Church
H. B. Richardson
United Brethren Church
J. D. Russell
The
Methodist Church
Winchester Temperance Committee To Hold Meeting
The Winchester Temperance Committee invites friends of true temperance to an 8 o'clock Thursday meeting in the Grace Lutheran Church Men’s Bible Class. The gathering aims to organize for next Tuesday’s ballot marking and ensure votes are counted.
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Winchester Temperance Committee
Friends of True Temperance
Grace Lutheran Church
Maharanee Expectant in Paris Amid Indore Royal Life
In Seattle Washington former Nancy Ann Miller now Maharanee of Indore is pregnant with her third child. The Washington coed who wed the Maharajah previously has two daughters and now awaits the stork in Paris as longer clothes life and sanitation notes appear.
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Seattle
Wash
Nancy Ann Miller
Maharanee of
Indore
Stork
Paris
Washington
Maharajah of
Frederick County Cattle Testing Public Hearing
A public hearing is set for Saturday November 1932 at 10 a m to consider compulsory cattle testing to place Frederick County in the accredited area. By order of the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County.
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Frederick County
Board OF Supervisors OF
Life ends in tragedy as Barb selects final act
Ernest H Barb 25 unmarried mill worker from Winchester area attempted suicide Friday with iodine then killed himself Saturday morning on his brother J W Barb's farm two miles east of Winchester. Despondency and nerve trouble given as motive. he slashed his throat with a razor at about 7 30. He had been employed at Virginia Woolen Mill and was known in local weaving circles. Funeral arrangements pending with R T Jones Co.
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Ernest H. Barb
J. W. Barb
Winchester
Senseney
Luther Pannett
Young Barb
Barb
Winchester Memorial Hospital
James Miller
Young Larb
Senseney Road
Pannett
Leonard Barb
R. T. Jones and Company
South Loudoun Street
Virginia Woolen Mill
Winchester Council Inches Toward Police Reform and Gas Station Permit
The Winchester Common Council debated reducing salaries and wages to balance 1933 finances. A drive-in gas filling station permit for the Community Service Oil Co. was read for final passage. A plan to appoint the sanitary inspector as a regular officer without pay increase was discussed but not decided.
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Winchester
Common Council
Fred L. Glaize
C. R. Anderson
Rl Frank Barr
Fred. W. Forney
Herman H. Hable
Charlies H. Harper
J.” Henkel Henry
Lawrence C. Hollis
Peyton J. Marshall
Percy D. Miller
W. Nelson Page
John H. Rosenberger
W. W. Dellinger
Mr. Forney
Community Service Oil Company
Atta
Baltimore and Ohio
Glaize
Dr. Anderson
Rosenberger
Richmond
Anderson
Page
Miller
Akmshouse
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Messrs. Harper
Hollis
James P. Reardon
Car and Truck Inspection To Be Enforced
T McCall Frazier urges Virginia motor vehicle facilities funding for safety. He notes a national economic loss of 2.5 billion dollars from motor vehicle accidents and says cities and states with traffic surveys deserve congratulations while critics complain about costs. Continued on Page Six.
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T. McCall Frazier
State Division of Motor Vehicles
Virginia
Late Life Marriage Ends in Tragedy in Australia
In Melbourne Rob ert Steven aged 102 married a 62 year old woman and died within two months of the ceremony. The item notes romance arriving late in life and a due end.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
Australia
Robert Steven
Fox hunt revival draws 200 hunters in Excelsior Springs
In Excelsior Springs Missouri two hundred hunters trailed the hounds on foot as fences blocked horses in a fox hunting revival. A resort hotel orchestra in red coats provided merry tunes after the chase.
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Excelsior Springs
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Hans Christian Anderson
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Des Moines
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Greater New York
Dr. McFaden
Winchester and Frederick County
Martha Stowers
R. C
Rouss Fire CO
Apple
P. E. Campbell
ABC of Safety
Rexall
SALE
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Brooks' Pharmacy
Son
Maharanee Expectant
Winchester Steam Laundry
Maharanee
Beanardt
Whitman
Smith
Frazier
Mcalester
Okla
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Greentown
Ind
Timothy Miller
Hanover
Kas
Jim Urban
Quincy, Ill
Sumter
S. C
Marie Ellen McCoy
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